Question

L Corporation produces and sells 15,100 units of Product X each month. The selling price of Product X is $21 per unit, and variable expenses are $15 per unit. A study has been made concerning whether Product X should be discontinued. The study shows that $72,000 of the $101,000 in monthly fixed expenses charged to Product X would not be avoidable even if the product was discontinued. If Product X is discontinued, the annual financial advantage (disadvantage) for the company of eliminating this product should be: Multiple Choice $10,400 ($61,600) ($39,400) $39,400

Answer 1

Answer:

If Product X is discontinued, the company’s overall net operating income would: increase by $61,600

Explanation:

                                          Not drop        Drop       Difference

Sales                                   317,100                           317,100

(15100*21)

Less: Variable expenses   226,500                         226,500

(15,100 * 15)

Contribution margin            90,600                          90,600

Less: fixed expenses          101,000       72,000      29,000

Net operating income      -$10,400                         $61600

Conclusion: If Product X is discontinued, the company’s overall net operating income would: increase by $61,600